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Query: UMLS:C0343525 (
Lemierre's syndrome
)
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Lemierre's syndrome
is a rare disease that results in an oropharyngeal infection, which precipitates an internal jugular vein thrombosis and metastatic infection. Fusobacterium necrophorum is an anaerobic Gram-negative bacillus and has been identified as the causative agent. We describe the case of a young girl whose presentation and diagnosis were confounded by a history of
valvular heart disease
. Infection of heart valves can produce many of the signs and symptoms associated with
Lemierre's syndrome
. We describe the diagnosis, investigation and optimal management of this rare disorder.
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PMID:Lemierre's syndrome. 1900 48
